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Patent GB-2300306-A (GB)
Title: Drive circuits for fuel injector solenoids
Inventor: LANCASTER MICHAEL
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: The drive circuit for the solenoid S of a fuel comprises a first control transistor TR1 operable for a predetermined period for supplying an initial current to the solenoid S to cause the injector to be turned ON, and a second control transistor TR2 operable after the expiration of the time period for supplying a further reduced current to the solenoid S for causing the injector to be held ON. The second control transistor TR2 preferably operates at a reduced voltage relative to transistor TR1, and transistor TR1 preferably operates in switch mode and transistor TR2 in linear mode.
Patent GB-2290124-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control valves
Inventor: HARROLD MARTYN JOHN
IPC: F16K11/065
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A slide valve, especially for use in a compressed air supply installation, comprises a body (1) defining an inlet passageway (3) and an outlet passageway (4) and a vane (9) having an orifice therethrough (not shown) and movable laterally relative to the passageways (3, 4) between a valve-open position in which the orifice is in register with the passageways (3, 4) thereby permitting fluid to flow through the valve, and a valve-closed position in which the orifice is wholly out of register with the passageways (3, 4) thereby isolating the inlet passageway (3) from the outlet passageway (4). The vane (9) defines, at least in part, an exhaust passageway (15) that, in the valve-closed position, connects the outlet passageway (4) to atmosphere via a further exhaust passageway (16, 17) formed in the body (1) whereby, in the valve-closed position, the downstream side of the installation will automatically become depressurised. In use, the exhaust passageway (17) is connected to a silencer or further pipework. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302840-A (GB)
Title: Improved form making method
Inventor: CHI TIEN-SHENG
IPC: B29C33/38
Filed: 1995-07-06
Abstract: An improved form making method includes mixing a resin and hardening agent evenly, pouring a mixture of the resin and hardening agent into a form mould pre-coated with a release agent, such as wax or talcum, and spreading a layer of glass fibre on the mixture. The steps is repeated to obtain multiple layers of mixture and multiple layers of glass fibre before they are allowed to set. Forms of various sizes and shapes may be made. The forms thus moulded are reusable, light in weight, easy to install, safe and labour saving. Even wall surface may be achieved by use of these forms.
Patent GB-2305287-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle manoeuvring aid
Inventor: THORP KEN
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 1995-08-17
Abstract: A proximity detection system used as a vehicle reversing aid comprises a pair of ultrasonic transmitters 12, 14 located at rear corners of the vehicle and a receiver 16 located preferably equidistant each transmitter. By actuating each transmitter alternately, the receiver is able to separately detect echo pulses from a detected obstacle in respect of each transmitter separately. The positioning of the transmitters and receiver enables effective measurement of distance from anywhere on a baseline corresponding to the back of the vehicle to a detected obstacle. The arrangement allows accurate distance measurement from this extensive baseline while duplicating only the transmitters and their support circuitry while using only a single receiver and associated support circuitry which time multiplexes between transmitters, thereby providing significant savings on hardware costs. A similar system could be applied to the front or sides of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2305852-A (GB)
Title: Mobile computer cabinet
Inventor: PIGOTT ROBERT J
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1995-10-07
Abstract: A mobile computer cabinet is mounted on castors and has a shelf 6 which locates in an upper or lower position on bearers 4 allowing use from a standard or easy chair. The shelf is moved using handles which pivot from a lifting position 8 to a locking position 8B. A hinged lid 1 and hinged panels and doors 2,7,10 close the cabinet. Panel 7 acts as a keyboard support.
Patent GB-2306847-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone workstation
Inventor: HENTON DAVID
IPC: B43L1/00
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: The Mobile Telephone Workstation comprises a marker board 10, a receptacle for housing a mobile telephone 12, and a tray or receptacle for holding marker pens 14. This device presents a suitable temporary storage facility for the mobile telephone. It also allows notes, pertaining to telephone conversations, or other information to be recorded on the board and wiped off later or left permanently on the marker board. The Mobile Telephone Workstation can also offer battery charging and data transmission facilities. The receptacle may incorporate an anti-theft device.
Patent GB-2297018-A (GB)
Title: Computer graphics
Inventor: WATKINS GARY S
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 1996-01-10
Abstract: A geometric processor GP defines object primitives in the form of triangles T in graphic display image space to support a dynamic display S. The image space is defined in terms of two-dimensional arrays or "span areas" 10 of pixels, and is scanned at a first level to identify the span areas 10 that are lapped by primitives T, and at a second level to derive pixel data from the lapped pixels within the identified span areas 10. The span areas may be grouped within "panels" 66, 67 (Fig 5) for three-level scanning in which panels 66, 67 that include lapped span areas 62, 64 are identified as a preliminary to the scanning of those areas 62, 64 of the identified panels 66, 67.
Patent GB-2296266-A (GB)
Title: Partition System
Inventor: IZATT ALAN DOUGLAS
IPC: E04B2/76
Filed: 1993-07-21
Abstract: A security partition system comprises panels supported at their edges by tubular posts 1 with longitudinal undercut slots 13, the panels being fixed e.g. to upper and lower struts 8 lockably mounted on the posts via hooks 44 engaging slotted strips 24 arranged in the slots 13. The posts are anchored to the floor and the ceiling, and may comprise elongate sector-shaped elements (12)-(Fig.3, not shown), interconnected by male and female formations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297225-A (GB)
Title: Transponder for Monitoring Temperature
Inventor: URBAS DONALD J
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: An implantable passive transponder has means (100) for monitoring the temperature of a host. Derivation of a temperature value is carried out while data (e.g.identification) previously stored in an addressable memory (25) is read out and transmitted to the interrogating station thus improving data transfer rates. The description is as for GB 9521048.0
Patent GB-2297798-A (GB)
Title: A lever lock door or window catch arrangement
Inventor: CONNOLLY EDWARD
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A lever lock, in particular for use as a door catch, of the type which is normally operated from one side of the door, is provided with indicating means mounted on the other side to indicate the position of the lever, for example as used in toilet cubicles. The lock comprises a mounting plate (1) adapted to be fitted to one side of a door jamb, an indicator plate (24,26) adapted to be fitted to the other side of the jamb, a connecting bar (13) adapted to pass through a hole (4) in the mounting plate and the jamb so as to co-operate with the indicator plate, and a handle (20) also adapted to co-operate with the connecting bar (13), wherein the handle comprises a smooth finger plate extending out to one side such that when rotated into a locked position, a cam surface on an edge of the finger plate is adapted to bear against an inner surface of the door to hold it shut, and wherein the width of the finger plate is sufficient to allow a variable rebate to be formed therein, so as to ensure correct spacing from the door or window surface, in use. A key-operated version is also provided in which the indicator plate (24, 26) is replaced with a barrel lock adapted to co-operate with the connecting bar (13), such that by turning the key from the outside, the handle (20) moves out of engagement with the door surface from the inside. The handle (20) and mounting plate (1) may be used alone as a window catch.
Patent GB-2298954-A (GB)
Title: Bus-bar assembly
Inventor: WILKINSON PHILIP BENJAMIN
IPC: H01R31/08
Filed: 1996-02-27
Abstract: An electrical assembly, such as a power management system, has a rigid bus 4 enclosed within an outer housing 1 and supporting various electrical components 11 to 18 and 21 to 23. The bus has several metal layers 41 to 43 separated from one another, and protected on their outside, by electrically-insulative layers 44 to 47. The bus 4 is formed of several arms 51 to 55 of equal width, which extend away from one another and form an enclosed rectangular aperture 57. Each metal layer 41 to 43 has several contact tags 61 to 93 to which contacts on the electrical components are attached by means of bolts.
Patent GB-2310659-A (GB)
Title: Cationic detergent compounds
Inventor: HEINZMAN STEPHEN WAYNE
IPC: C11D1/86
Filed: 1996-02-27
Abstract: There is provided a cationic ester surfactant comprising at least one ester linkage and at least one cationically charged group characterized in that said ester linkage is separated from said cationically charged group by a spacer group consisting of a chain comprising at least three atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon, oxygen and nitrogen atoms, wherein any oxygen or nitrogen atom in the chain connects only with carbon atoms in the chain. Surfactant systems and detergent compositions suitable for use in laundry and dishwashing methods containing the cationic ester surfactants are also provided.
Patent GB-2313764-A (GB)
Title: Cat litter tray
Inventor: BARKER PATRICK AUGUSTINE
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: The device consists of two plastic trays A/B, one resting on top the other. The top tray which is removable, is perforated and has cat litter glued on or is moulded to simulate cat litter.
Patent GB-2313519-A (GB)
Title: Configuring a radio unit
Inventor: LEHR BERND JUERGEN
IPC: H04W8/24
Filed: 1996-05-24
Abstract: In a radio communications system, a method of configuring a first radio unit involves downloading data blocks from a second memory element of a second radio unit into a computer 152, via radio service software (RSS), processing the data blocks in the computer 163 and partitioning at least product specific data blocks into a first memory block of the computer 175 and at least common data blocks, such as channel data and bandwidth, into a second memory block of the computer 170. The common data blocks are then uploaded from the second memory block of the computer into a first memory element of the first radio unit 172. For system compatibility, the data is preferably transferred via ASCII characters. This method enables common data programming of one radio communication product using the data stored in a different product and thus reduces the amount of information stored, and time taken, for the reconfiguration of radio units such as mobile phones.
Patent GB-2307296-A (GB)
Title: Light measuring apparatus
Inventor: OHSUKA SHINJI
IPC: G01J11/00
Filed: 1996-11-15
Abstract: When light is incident to a photodetector, photoelectrons are emitted therefrom and then multiplied to output an electric current signal. This current signal is integrated and converted to a voltage signal. This voltage signal is converted to a digital signal by an AD converter. This digital signal is supplied to a histogramming memory, which generates a pulse height distribution of voltage signal. Based on this distribution N(h) generated with incidence of measurement-object light to the photodetector, a pulse height distribution of single photoelectron events Pl(h) is generated , and pulse height distributions of k photoelectron events Pk( h) (k = 2, 3,...) are also calculated. An estimating unit estimates a distribution of numbers of photoelectrons emitted in response to the incidence of the measurement-object light on the photodetector which is calibrated using the distributions obtained above, and thereby obtains the intensity of the measurement-object light. In this way, a mean value of numbers of photoelectrons emitted from the photodetector can accurately be estimated to determine the quantity of incident light.
Patent GB-2309137-A (GB)
Title: Selective facsimile receipt method
Inventor: CHOI HAI-YEAL
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A method of receiving facsimile image data includes providing a register of facsimile telephone numbers. A calling facsimile telephone number is received in a TSI (Transmitting Subscriber Identification) during communication protocol exchange upon receipt of an incoming call. The receiving system CPU (10, Fig 2) determines whether the calling facsimile telephone number is registered, such as in a memory (20), and if not, the facsimile transmission is prevented from proceeding. If the number is so registered, the transmission is allowed to go ahead. In a modification (Fig 4) control means detects whether a selective reception function is set upon receipt of an incoming call, and if so the method described above is performed.
Patent GB-2309125-A (GB)
Title: Hand guide
Inventor: TIITOLA TAPANI
IPC: H01H9/28
Filed: 1995-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand guide (1) arranged to control a switching device via a control tube (7) attached to the switching device at one end, said control tube being attached to the hand guide at the other end, the rotational motion of the control tube being thus produced by means of a control arm (5) provided in the hand guide (1). Today, manual control of a switching device located at a pole is implemented for instance by means of a rotational crank provided at the end of a control tube. Such a crank is, however, visible at all times and thus easily invites vandals. In the hand guide (1) of the invention, unauthorized control of the switching device is prevented in such a manner that the crank, i.e. the control arm (5), provided in the hand guide can be inserted into the centre and into the control tube (7), where it can be locked.
Patent GB-2318373-A (GB)
Title: Oil field apparatus
Inventor: WILSON JAMES BRIAN
IPC: F16L29/04
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A subsea control module (25) is lowered by a lifting line (28) from the sea surface to an operative position in which it engages a mounting base (26), and can be retrieved in the same manner. The mounting base (26) is provided with a connecting ring (34) for receiving a spigot (29) forming part of the control module (25). The spigot (29) and the connecting ring (34) respectively carry first and second portions of two part connectors (40 in Figure 4) which are arranged to intercommunicate whenever the spigot (29) is in its operative axial position within the connecting ring (34), but are disconnected as the control module (25) is lifted away from the mounting base (26). The first and second portions of the connectors define mutual sealing surfaces which, when engaged, lie in a plane parallel to the axis of the spigot (29). In this manner the connectors are arranged transverse to the axis of the spigot so that the line of action of the separation force is always at right angles to the direction in which the spigot (29) can move. This arrangement substantially reduces overall size and weight of the control module (25) which can be securely retained in position by its own weight without the provision of a high tensile latching mechanism.
Patent GB-2335698-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly with integral push-button operated latch
Inventor: CHEUNG CARY KAM TO
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: The handle assembly comprises a handle 10 with a hand grip 12 pivotally mounted on a mounting member 11. A push button 15 within the body portion 13 of the handle, directly engages a latch element 16, pivotally mounted about axis 17. When the handle is in the locked position the latching member engages with a latching recess in the mounting member. A spring 18 biases the latch towards the latched position. When the push button 15 is pushed down, it disengages the latch from the latching recess, allowing the handle to be turned freely. The latch is re-engaged only when the handle is turned back to the locked position, since only then is the latch in the correct orientation to fit into the latch recess. The latching element 24 or its face 23 and wear strip 24, between the handle and the mounting member, may be made of wear-resistant material.
Patent GB-2323183-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnosing apparatus
Inventor: TAKAKURA KEIJI
IPC: G06F11/273
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: Host computer 3 stores diagnosing programs for each kind of vehicle electronic control unit (ECU). Portable diagnosing unit 2 identifies the kind of ECU, eg by means of barcode BC, and transmits this data to the host wirelessly. The host then transmits the relevant diagnosing program to the unit 2, thus removing the need for each unit to store programs tor all kinds of ECU. The results of the diagnosis can then be transmitted back to the host. In a production line, where more than one vehicle with the same kind of ECU is being tested, the diagnosing program may subsequently be transmitted from one unit 2 to another, rather than from the host 3. The programs may be stored in modular form in the host and selected for transmission by the unit 2 according to kind of ECU. They are then assembled for use at the unit.
Patent GB-2320523-A (GB)
Title: Recovering energy from unit fuel-injector hydraulic actuating-fluid
Inventor: MALEY DALE C
IPC: F02G5/00
Filed: 1995-07-13
Abstract: Rather than dumping used actuating fluid to the sump 24, energy is recovered from the hydraulic actuating fluid expelled from a hydraulically-actuated, electronically-controlled unit fuel injector by directing it through a hydraulic motor 178 which converts the energy into mechanical energy to rotatably drive the drivetrain of the engine 12. The hydraulic motor 178 is connected between the actuating-fluid pump 34 and the recirculation line 176. Each injector 14 has a waste actuating-fluid control valve 174 leading to a common recirculation line 176. The valves 174 may be solenoid valves which are selectively actuated by ECM 56 so that each valve 176 opens after injection of the associated injector and closes after fluid pressure is communicated to the recirculation line 176 and motor 178.
Patent GB-2327529-A (GB)
Title: Fire-resistant electric cable
Inventor: MALLINSON CYRIL
IPC: H01B7/295
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: A fire-resistant electrical cable has one or more individual insulated conductors (1) housed within an external insulating sheath (6). The conductors are surrounded within the sheath, by a plurality of layers (3, 5) composed wholly or partially of aluminium and serving as a fire-resistant barrier. An uninsulated earth continuity conductor (4) may be disposed between the layers. Each layer may be made of aluminium and plastics, with one plastic surface and one aluminium surface.
Patent GB-2340420-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol container
Inventor: BASTABLE BRIAN JOHN
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: An aerosol container is produced from a feedstock comprising steel strip coated on one or each of its surfaces with a coherent laminated coating, the process including the steps of:- <SL> <LI>(a) drawing the feedstock into a cup; <LI>(b) redrawing, and optionally ironing, the drawn cup to produce a cylindrical body in which the side walls are of reduced thickness; <LI>(c) shaping the open end of the cylindrical body </SL> <SL> <LI>(i) to form on its rim a flange to accommodate a separate pre-formed steel crown for receiving a valve cup, thereby producing a two-piece steel aerosol container; or, <LI>(ii) to form a neck for receiving a valve cup, thereby producing a one-piece aerosol container. </SL> Preferably, the feedstock comprises a low carbon steel strip, for example, steel strip with a carbon level of less than or equal to 0.04% by weight.
Patent GB-2329262-A (GB)
Title: Setting tool-based working condition in off-line teaching
Inventor: AOKI SHINJI
IPC: B23K11/25
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A method makes it possible to automatically set an optimum tool-based working condition using CAD data of a workpiece and an off-line teaching system. The method comprises steps S1 to S7 of designating a welding point on CAD data of a workpiece and determining the line segment of the welding direction; step S8 of retrieving data on one or more parts which will be affected by the welding; step S9 of obtaining a combination of attribute codes (eg materials and thickness) necessary for the welding concerning the retrieved one or more part codes; a step S10 of deciding workpiece-based working condition (eg welding current, current duration, and applied pressure) on the basis of the obtained combination of attributes; step S12 of judging whether or not the decided workpiece-based working conditions are included in specified specifications of a tool; and step S13 of retrieving a tool-based working condition suitable for the workpiece based working condition from the specifications of the tool if the workpiece-based working condition is included in the specifications of the tool, so that teaching data is reflected thereby.
Patent GB-2331602-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of implementing a carrier manager registry
Inventor: BOUCHER GLEN A
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1998-09-30
Abstract: A carrier rate module (240a, b ....) contains item rating instructions for rating an item for a carrier and self-registration instructions for storing registration information in a registry (230) about the carrier rate module. The self-registration instructions are stored at an entry point with a predefined name so that a standard registration program can invoke the self-registration instructions through the entry point. The registration information stored in the registry (230) includes a carrier identifier for the carrier in a one-to-one association with a module identifier. The module identifier indicates how to load the carrier rate module, so that a carrier manager librarian (220) can identify an entry point of the item rating instructions based on the registration information stored in the registry (230).
Patent GB-2337023-A (GB)
Title: Paper like sheet of plastic material
Inventor: NUCCI CONNIE J
IPC: B32B27/20
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: A multilayer sheet made of an outer layer comprising polyethylene, a finely granulated material and a pigment, a middle layer comprising polyethylene, which may contain a finely granulated material and a pigment, and an inner layer which contains a polyethylene and which may also contain a filler and a pigment. The multilayer sheet feels like and has at least some of the properties of paper.
Patent GB-2329950-A (GB)
Title: Torsionally resilient means in vehicle drivelines
Inventor: YOUNG ALASTAIR JOHN
IPC: F16F15/16
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: A vehicle driveline having a prime mover (10), a first flywheel mass (11) associated with the prime mover, a transmission unit (12) which includes a main drive clutch (14), a first driveline portion (15) which connects the first flywheel mass with the transmission unit, and a second driveline portion (18,19) which connects the transmission unit with ground engaging wheels (16,17). The first driveline portion (15) includes a torsionally resilient means (T) operative to damp torsional vibrations, shocks and noise. Driveline arrangements including continuously variable transmission units (61) are also disclosed.